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Long weekend destinations: 5 International getaways that beat any binge-watch this August

Long weekend destinations: 5 International getaways that beat any binge-watch this August

Deccan Herald4 days ago
This August, take advantage of the long weekends around Independence Day and Ganesh Chaturthi. Use it to reset yourself under a new sky and embrace the unexpected. Here's your guide to making three days and three nights count.
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Kalkudah Bay, Sri Lanka
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Phuket, Thailand
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Southwestern Coast, Qatar
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Tokyo, Japan
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